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Property Description
Renovated 3-Bedroom Townhome in Fishtown with Finished Basement, Balcony, and Outdoor Space | Adaire Catchment | 19125 Welcome to 1218 E Berks Street, a fully renovated 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom townhome in the heart of Fishtown, Philadelphia. Situated on a wide 18-foot lot in the highly desirable 19125 zip code and within the Adaire Elementary School catchment, this move-in ready home offers over 2,400 square feet of living space, a finished basement, private balcony, and outdoor patio. The main level features an open floor plan with bamboo flooring, recessed lighting, and excellent natural light. The modern kitchen includes quartz countertops, white cabinetry, and stainless steel appliances, flowing directly into the dining and living areas. Upstairs, find three spacious bedrooms and two full bathrooms. The rear bedroom includes access to a private balcony, perfect for enjoying morning coffee or relaxing in the evening. The finished basement provides valuable flex space with a third full bathroom, ideal for a guest suite, home office, gym, or media room. The rear patio offers a private outdoor area for grilling, gardening, or entertaining. Thanks to the home's corner positioning at street level and extra windows above the garage next door, the second and third floors receive abundant natural light from multiple exposures. Fully renovated in 2023 with brand-new HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and windows, this Fishtown home offers low-maintenance, turnkey living. Enjoy walkable access to top neighborhood favorites including Kraftwork, Loco Pez, ReAnimator Coffee, Interstate Drafthouse, and Cedar Point. 1218 E Berks Street combines modern design, generous living space, and a prime location in one of Philadelphia's most popular and fastest-growing neighborhoods.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1218 E Berks St
General
- Sold For: $535,000
- Taxes: $8,696 (2024)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Townhouse
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PAPH2494742
- Added to Site: 303 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen - Island, Floor Plan - Open, Walk-in Closet(s), Other, Recessed Lighting, Dining Area
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Water Heater
- Flooring: Bamboo, Luxury Vinyl Plank
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Upper Floor Baths: 2
- Upper - Full Baths: 2
- Lower Floor Baths: 1
- Lower - Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Bedrooms Upper: 3
Parking
- Parking Type: On Street
Location
- Area: 19125 (19125)
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
- County: PHILADELPHIA
- Subdivision: FISHTOWN
- Cross Streets: Flora
- Driving Directions: Use GPS
School Information
- School District: The School District Of Philadelphia
- Elementary School: Adaire
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Forced Air
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Straight Thru
- Structure Type: End of Row/Townhouse
- Construction: Masonry
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Fully Finished
- Foundation: Other
- Stories Description: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
- Square Feet: 2,408
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Living Area: 2,408 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,768 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Below Grnd: 640 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1925
- Year Built Source: Assessor
- Property Condition: Excellent
Unit Information
Unit 1
- Bathrooms-Lower: 1
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.03
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 1,440
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Dimensions: 18.00 x 80.00
- Zoning: RSA5
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $311.03
- Assessment Year: 2025
- School Tax: $4,870
- City/TownTax: $3,826
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $621,300
- Tax Amount: $8,696
- Tax Year: 2024
- Terms: Standard Sale
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1768
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Lot Number: 124
Listed by Serhant Pennsylvania Llc, William M Prince
Sold by Compass Pennsylvania, LLC, Ashley Miele
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Schools
Schools serving 1218 E Berks St
School District:Philadelphia City School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Adaire Alexander School 1300 East Palmer Street, Philadelphia, PA 19125 | K-8 | 0.2 mi |
Penn Treaty Middle School 600 East Thompson Street, Philadelphia, PA 19125 | 9-12 | 0.1 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 1218 E Berks St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
1/20/2026
Sold
$535,000
-2.71%
MLS
11/07/2025
Price Reduced
$549,900
-2.66%
MLS
9/11/2025
Price Reduced
$564,900
-2.59%
MLS
7/02/2025
Price Reduced
$579,900
-3.33%
MLS
6/20/2025
Listed
$599,900
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
1218 E Berks Street, Philadelphia, PA 19125 (MLS# PAPH2494742) is a Townhouse property that was sold at $535,000 on January 20, 2026. Want to learn more about 1218 E Berks Street? Do you have questions about finding other Townhouse real estate for sale in Philadelphia? You can browse all Philadelphia real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

